Hotel Venues

17th century drovers inn beside Loch Craignish.
Situated in the picturesque yachting village of Ardfern.
Near the historic sites of Kilmartin Glen.
24 miles south of Oban.
14 miles north of Lochgilphead.
Ideal for sailing, walking, cycling, fishing, etc.

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2011 - 1012 - 2013 - 2014.
Member of Britian's Finest.
Winners of 'The Award Of Excellence for Quality
& Service Retreat of the Year 2008 - 2009'
(awarded by The Shires Magazine).

Licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies.
Function suite with seating for 130
with picture windows overlooking the loch. Marquees also available.
Menus with local ingredients including seafood and game.
Church weddings can be held in the traditional stone church next to the inn.

6 ensuite double and twin bedrooms,
some with fold up beds for children.
One bedroom is suitable for guests with mobility problems.
All bedrooms have WiFi, Freeview TV, hairdryer,
clock radio with ipod docking facility, tea / coffee, central heating.
Public bar and lounge bar with real ales & 50 malt whiskies.
Wheelchair access throughout the hotel.

2013 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards:
one of 3 Scottish Hotels in the Top 25 for Service in the UK and
one of 5 Scottish Hotels in the Top 25 Best Small Hotels in the UK.
Restaurant with HotelReviewScotland Gold Plate Award, June 2009.
2nd Runner-up in Friendliest Hotel of the Year Award 2009.
Available for small weddings and exclusive use.

Castles & Historic Houses

16th century castle with secret passages and a dungeon.
Historic home of the Campbells of Barcaldine.
Situated on the south shore of Loch Creran with
magnificent views up the loch to Glencoe.
9 miles north of Oban off the main road to Fort William.
Licensed for civil weddings.
Choice of 5 bedrooms with loch or countryside views:
1 superior four-poster double en-suite bathroom,
2 superior double bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom,
1 standard double bedroom with en-suite shower room,
1 standard twin bedroom with en-suite shower room.
All with bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, toiletries,
flat screen HDTV with Blu-ray/DVD player,
mini hospitality hamper, mineral water, tea/coffee, etc.
Free WiFi.
Breakfast is served in the vaulted dining room.
Laird's parlour sitting room with open fire.
Large private garden with wonderful views.

Built in 1870, the castle offers complete privacy and seclusion.
Set in 30 acres of private grounds including woodland, a walled garden,
all weather tennis court and croquet lawn.
Magical venue for weddings and honeymoons.
Winner of Romantic Hotel of the Year 2011 in the Scottish Hotel Awards.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Star Gold award.

Your wedding ceremony may be held in Glenapp Church
(a very beautiful little Victorian building on estate)
or (for weddings with less than 20 guests) in the castle itself.
Music and entertainment can be arranged.

Accommodation for 34 people in 17 spacious and bright bedrooms and suites.
Each with ensuite bathroom, telephone, TV, VCR and CD player.
Individually decorated in traditional style with antiques, fine oil paintings, etc.
All have views of the gardens or across the Irish Sea
to Ailsa Craig, Arran and the Mull of Kintyre.
Children welcome. Babysitting services available.
Wireless Internet access throughout.

Piper on Parade (Dougie Watson) is based in the Highlands and is available for weddings and other events. He played on numerous State occasions when he was a member of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards Pipe Band.

Spud the Piper (Calum Fraser) famously played for Madonna in Inverness. He was winner of the 2005 VOWS Awards in the category for Wedding Music & Entertainment.

WEDDING ACCESSORIESSheila Hallatt offers unique, personalised silk bags and purses which are designed and handmade in her studio in Scotland.

WEDDING GIFTS
You can help restore the Caledonian forest in Scotland by donating to Trees for Life - a charity which offers tree-planting gifts. Get a tree or a grove of trees planted in the Scottish Highlands as a unique wedding gift

WEDDING INVITATIONS
You can order your special
Wedding Stationery from Piccolo Press in the Highlands.
How about a Celtic design or your Clan crest?
Invitations - Order of Service - Save the date - Menus - Place cards
Engraved and Letterpress. Unique traditional expertise. Sample packs available.
Personal attention. Clients worldwide. Price lists for UK & North America.

HONEYMOONS

Clansandcastles.com
offer customised tours of Scottish Castles especially for you with professional tartan-clad guides.
Accommodation Booking Service in castles, inns & country houses also available. Ideal for honeymoons.

Scotland Made Easy
can design an itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. Accommodation in 4 or 5 star quality B&Bs, with special options such as a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc.

BOOKS TO BUY

The Scottish Wedding PlannerHow to plan your own wedding. The ultimate Scottish weddings guide with info on venues and personal experiences. Includes directory of wedding service suppliers, wedding planners and venues.

Your Scottish Wedding: The Modern Bride's Guide to Planning Her Big Day Published in October 2005.
Buy online from
Amazon US or
Amazon UK

Getting Married in ScotlandPaperback by Iona McGregor
An enlightening and entertaining look at the customs and issues surrounding weddings in Scotland from the Reformation to the modern day.
Buy online from
Amazon UK